About Luz Machado
Lived 1916 – 1999 (aged 83). Luz Machado was a Venezuelan poet, writer and journalist.
Luz Machado (Ciudad Bolívar, February 3, 1916 – August 11, 1999, pseudonym: Ágata Cruz) was a Venezuelan political activist, journalist and poet. She founded the Circle of Venezuelan Writers (Círculo Escritores de Venezuela) and was a member of Bolivarian Society (Sociedad Bolivariana). She is a recipient of the National Prize for Literature.
Books Ronda Variaciones en tono de amor Vaso de resplandor Canto al Orinoco Sonetos nobles y sentimentales Sonetos a la sombra de Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Retratos y tormentos Crónicas sobre Guayana
Prizes Medalla de Plata, Asociación de Escritores Venezolanos. Premio Nacional de Literatura de Venezuela, 1987. Orden Francisco Miranda, 1993
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Who was Luz Machado?
Venezuelan writer
When was Luz Machado born?
Luz Machado was born on 3 February 1916 in Ciudad Bolívar.
When did Luz Machado die?
Luz Machado died on 11 August 1999 in Caracas.
What was Luz Machado's occupation?
Luz Machado was a poet, writer and journalist.
What nationality was Luz Machado?
Luz Machado was Venezuelan.
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